Alba Method for Emotions

BA Empire State College (SUNY)

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Student Testimonials

I knew that you were special within the first 5 minutes that I observed your teaching over at AADA. I still cherish what I learned from you.

Alba Quezada, Associate Professor of Voice, MFA Program The New School College of Performing Arts School of Drama

Thank you for the incredible generosity of spirit that every single one your classes was taught with. You teach your students so much more than a phonetic alphabet and the mechanics of speech--you teach your students to value the voice they have to offer the world and that everyone has something to say worth listening to. You teach the importance and value of precision and care. That value should be placed not on the end product but on the effort and commitment given to get there. Thank you for that invaluable lesson.

Jennifer

Also contributing to the authenticity of time and place is the wonderful work of dialect coach Lester Thomas Shane. He is to be commended for working with the cast to make their thick Geordie accents intelligible to the New England ear.
-- Jan Nargi

BroadwayWorld.com - Billy Elliot

Dialect coach Lester Thomas Shane has done a superb job helping the cast master the heavy brogue and Baird’s set adds grittiness with blackened buildings and the ever-present mine looming in the distance.
--April Boyle

Portland Press Herald - Billy Elliot

I feel I have learned more in the last year in your class than in most of my other classes combined.

Zach

You've empowered me with lessons and confidence that I'll carry with me for the rest of my life.

Kelsey

I feel I have learned more in the last year in your class than in most of my other classes combined. The experience has been amazing .

Zach

I just want to say thank you for teaching and supporting me! Every class we had you were so persistent in taking me beyond satisfactory and striving for excellence in my voice and speech in a short space of time. I wish you all the best and if I need any help or advice in regards to voice and speech you'll be the first I contact! Thank you Lester. You are simply great at what you do.

Tosin

It was always made clear as to what was expected from us as well as the goals we were aiming for......I was scared that I wouldn't be able to get a full grasp and understanding of the work and more importantly what I had to offer wasn't enough. Thank you for proving me wrong. I greatly respect and admire your work and your devotion to the craft and hard work that goes behind it. It encourages me to always push myself, play, discover and simply 'get on with it'.

Scarlet

Lester always made it clear as to what he was looking for and what he expected from us...This class really showed who does their work and who tries to breeze through...

Kristin

I loved the layout of this class. I've learned how to tackle a piece of text by scoring it, creating a glossary and rehearsing it...I loved the discipline and challenges that were consistent pieces of this classroom...

I want to thank you for making your classroom a professional environment that demands discipline and extreme focus. I really believe my voice and speech have grown this semester... You have pushed me to my best and made me aware of what I need to focus on for my exam plays and next semester. I'm very grateful to have been in your class.

Jillian

My experience with you this semester was incredibly eye opening and life changing. Your dedication to each one of us and your love and patience to each and every one of our problems, blocks...was remarkable. Your ability to explain the material was very clear to me...This has allowed me to find so much more depth in my work. I have found a great deal of freedom.

Sophie

Although I spent the first semester terrified of your class, I really appreciate how much time you devote to each and everyone of us... you have really helped me reach a new level of awareness...I never had any idea how much I would learn about myself in a speech class. You have really gone above and beyond as a teacher and I feel very lucky and honored to have been able to have this time with you.

Hannah

Personal attention was given any time needed it. All I had to do was ask. The same with everyone... I absolutely love the positive attitude and humor you brought into class...and still maintaining professional authority. You helped us all grow a lot.

Rob

You have a passion for the work and it is really refreshing to see. you teach what you believe.